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MP: Somali Parliament will not approve the controversial media law
 [SHABELLENEWS] A member of Somali federal parliament Mohamud Abdullahi Ahmed known as "Mohamud Abukate" said the national assembly will not pass the controversial media law passed by the council of ministers last week."The Parliament will never pass media bill that threatens press freedom and the rights of the local journalists in Somalia," said Ahmed, during an interview with Radio Shabelle. The MP said, the the Parliamentary Media and Communications Committee calls for an inclusive full review on the Bill and ensure it is amended in order to comply with international freedom of expression standards. "The review must meet progressive global practices to ensure the best possible protection for the right to freedom of expression," said Somali politician Mohamud Abukaate. Some politicians believe that the media bill passed by the Federal cabinet in July 13, is unconstitutional as it fails to ensure that media is free from government, commercial or political control and interference. Posted by: Fred 2017-07-22 |
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